Gas prices in Flint area spike 13 cents in a day, but cheap gas still available

GENESEE COUNTY, MI -- Here's a weird combination of facts: The average gas price jumped 13 cents in a day, but there's plenty of cheap gas around.

According to AAA, the average price for Wednesday, Oct. 30, is $3.33. GasBuddy.com says the average price is $3.42. The reason for the spike, according to GasBuddy, is a refinery fire outside of Chicago.

But GasBuddy also reports that there are plenty of stations around town with less than $3 a gallon. The cheapest price in the area is $2.79, at Admiral gas stations on Richfield and Center roads and Richfield and Genesee.